Welcome from the Head of School
If you have found your way to our website, you are
a seeker. Those already in our family have come to Glenelg
for many different reasons, but in general I think we
have come here to declare our independence.
Surveying the educational landscape these days often
requires the skill of an experienced navigator and the
courage of an ancient mariner, a willingness to take
the risks inherent in exploring uncertain shorelines.
What are we seeking? Succinctly put, we seek the “right”
school for our children. We define “right”
as synonymous with independent. If you hope to find
a school where excellence is anticipated and is defined
as supporting each student in his or her efforts to do their
very best, a community where the partnership between
school and family is a core element and an expected
resource, you have steered in the right direction.
For more than a half-century Glenelg Country School
has been an educational community offering exceptional
academics in a caring, family oriented environment.
We strive to value each individual in a supportive community,
seeking challenge, opportunity and balance for all our
children. Integrity, mutual respect, responsibility
and service underscore our community held values, and
critical inquiry, creative exploration and independent
thinking define our educational focus. We set our standards
high, our expectations strong, and we provide personal
support along the way. GCS is about options and opportunities.
The arts are alive at our school, and physical activity
and athletics are valued and encouraged. Ours is a dynamic
community where 4- year olds and 18- year olds share
the same campus and values—where the quest for
balance is woven into the intrinsic fabric of our mission.
An outstanding faculty and beautiful campus with excellent
facilities add to the overall quality of the Glenelg
experience.
Of course, this independence comes with a significant
responsibility. Therein lies the essential fuel for
our endeavor—the energy that comes from synergy.
We take the “response” in responsibility
seriously and believe the mutual efforts required to
support young people demand everyone’s fullest
attention. Schools are about change and growth, about
inspiration as well as perspiration. For those seeking
educational excellence and involvement in the lives
of their children, for those willing to accept that
responsibility, for those looking at education from
a different point of view, welcome home.
Gregory J. Ventre
Head of School
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